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MED 8.2.5 WORK AS ATCO WHEN PREGNANT

IFATCA Policy is: Pregnancy is a normal female human condition which shall not result in automatic suspension of an ATCO’s licence. When considering the design of the workplace and working conditions, employers should also take into account the requirement … Continued

TRNG 9.2.02 GRADUATION

IFATCA Policy is: Air traffic control students who successfully complete the training should be considered to have fulfilled the requirements for graduating from a post-secondary educational institution. See: WP 164 – Istanbul 2007, WP 154 – Singapore 2024 See … Continued

TRNG 9.5.3 SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT COURSES

IFATCA Policy is: ATCOs should be provided with suitable courses which will prepare them for employment in other duties, including management and supervisory positions. The courses should meet the requirements of the new position. See: WP 164 – Istanbul … Continued

ATS 3.44 HELICOPTER RTF PHRASEOLOGY

It is often normal practice on airfields for helicopters to take off and land from parts of the apron area. However, these areas, not being part of the manoeuvring area, are not under the control of ATC and there may … Continued

ATS 3.50 APPROACH PATH MONITOR (APM)

IFATCA Policy is: APM, as a safety net, shall be provided to each ATM system with ATS Surveillance and shall be fully implemented with appropriate operational requirements, procedures, and training in order to significantly reduce the number of CFIT … Continued

AAS 1.01 AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS (ACAS)

IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA fully supports and encourages the development and operation of airborne anti- collision systems. The primary means of collision avoidance for flights for which a separation service is set-up shall be the air traffic control system. This … Continued

AAS 1.09 REMOVAL OF GROUND BASED AIDS

The implementation of GNSS is precipitating the removal of certain ground based navigation aids. IFATCA is concerned that as these GNSS systems are subject to natural temporary degradation and unserviceabilities that there should not be a reliance on a sole … Continued

AAS 1.15 CONCEPT OF GNSS-BASED ALTITUDE

The use of pressure-based altimeters to determine aircraft altitude has been universal across the globe for most of aviation history. This policy examines alternatives provided by Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies. IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA encourages development of technologies … Continued

ATS 3.2 CLEARANCES

One of the fundamental operational principles that have been incorporated in the draft ICAO Manual of ATS Data Link Applications, 1st Ed. (1999), 3.36 from the beginning is that any ATS data link system shall only allow one ATSU (ATS … Continued

WC 10.1.5 MINIMUM SERVICE

IFATCA Policy is: Minimum service is defined as actions confined to operations that are strictly necessary to avoid endangering the life, personal safety or health of the whole or part of the population. Member Associations should establish a policy … Continued